| Term: | Difficult area |
| Definition: |
A general expression to indicate that the severity of ice conditions prevailing in an area is such that navigation in it is difficult. Bushuyev
A general qualitative expression to indicate, in a relative manner, that the severity of ice conditions prevailing in an area is such that navigation in it is difficult. WMOSeaIce Sea ice terminology. A general qualitative expression that indicates that the relative severity of prevailing ice conditions in a particular area are such that navigation will be difficult. ECCCanada GCW |